External retaining device for a feeding tube



FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an external retainer for a feeding tube showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is another perspective view thereof, opposite that shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 5--5 of FIG. 3; and

FIG. 6 is an end elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of an external retainer for a feeding tube showing our new design;

FIG. 8 is another perspective view thereof, opposite that shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view thereof; and

FIG. 11 is an end elevational view thereof.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of an external retainer for a feeding tube showing our new design;

FIG. 13 is another perspective view thereof, opposite that shown in FIG. 12;

FIG. 14 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 15 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view thereof taken along line 16--16 of FIG. 14; and

FIG. 17 is an end elevational view thereof;

FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of an external retainer for a feeding tube showing our new design;

FIG. 19 is another perspective view thereof, opposite that shown in FIG. 18;

FIG. 20 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 21 is a bottom plan view thereof; and

FIG. 22 is an end elevational view thereof.

FIG. 23 is a perspective view of a fifth embodiment of an external retainer for a feeding tube showing our new design;

FIG. 24 is another perspective view thereof, opposite that shown in FIG. 23;

FIG. 25 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 26 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 27 is an end elevational view thereof. 

The ornamental deign for an external retainer for a feeding tube, as shown and described. 